James Kendrick Anthony Sr.

1920 - 2012

James Kendrick Anthony Sr. obituary, 1920-2012, Clinton, MS

BORN

1920

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home - Clinton

106 Cynthia Street

Clinton, Mississippi

James Anthony Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 11, 2012.

Kendrick Anthony, 92, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS from 6-8pm Wednesday, December 12 and 1pm Thursday, December 13 with services to follow at 2pm. There will be no graveside service.
He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II. After his military service, he worked in the food service industry, eventually retiring from Sysco. As a Master Mason, he was active in the Capitol Lodge #600 and Mt. Salus Lodge #595. He also enjoyed playing the harmonica for friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Hazle K. Anthony; daughter, Regina Birdwell of Clinton, MS; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his son, James "Red" Anthony, Jr.; parents, Marion Glynn and Levi
Slaughter Anthony; brothers, Marion Glynn Anthony, Jr., J. D. Anthony, and twin brother, Marion Kermit Anthony.
Memorial may be made to Pineview Baptist Church or Mt. Salus Lodge, both in Clinton, MS. Online guestbook www.wrightferguson.com

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December 14, 2012

Dear Hazle and Regina,
No words can tell you the depth of my sorrow for you both at the loss of Kendrick in your daily lives. He was a very special person to me and to Jim. We both came to love both you and Mr. Ken as part of our family so our hearts are very heavy too. Rest assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Pat & Jim

December 13, 2012

Barbara Carter Hart

Hazel and Regina,
Kendrick was so special. My family and I loved him so very much. He will always bring sunshine into our hearts whenever we think of him.

December 12, 2012

Sharon McGriff

Regina and Mrs. Anthony I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both . Deepest condolences during this time. My God comfort your family.

December 12, 2012

God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. God will sustain you and help you to endure.

December 12, 2012

Margarette Bailey

Hazle and Regina, we can't tell you how saddened our hearts are over Kendrick's death. He was a Prince of a man! What a Christmas celebration he will experience this year!! Voyce and I loved him dearly, and we'll never see the beautiful azaleas in front of Pineview without thinking of him. Please always remember how much we love both of you.

December 12, 2012

Beth Neely

Dear Ms. Hazle,
I knew Mr. Kendrick only a brief time but came to love and respect him. I've enjoyed getting to know you and will visit with you soon. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.

December 12, 2012

Farewell Brother Anthony, from the Brothers of T. J. Catchings Lodge #394

December 12, 2012

Pam Birdwell

My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

December 12, 2012

The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

December 11, 2012

Bunny & Dianne Crocker

Ms. Hazle, Regina, and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Kendrick has left us with a legacy as an example of how to live with Christ as our head.

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